What to see and what to do in Brezzo di Bedero
Set on the Valtravaglia plateau, Brezzo di Bedero was originally divided into two centers Brezzo and Bedero. Today, it overlooks Lake Maggiore and stretches from the Rocca di Caldè to Pasquè di Bedero between the green valleys, the woods and the Alps in the background.
The entire area offers enchanting beauty and relaxing views, including the Spiaggia comunale, named as one of the twelve best beaches in the province of Varese.
The village is also famous for the local vineyards, whose wine production has roots going back to the '500. Historical memory also testifies to the activity of the population historically linked to the earth. In the hills were cultivated hay, wheat and maize and in smaller quantities also barley, rye, peas, lentils, potatoes, hemp.
Every family in the region also devoted themselves to rearing silkworms.
What should be seen and visited in Brezzo di Bedero
Collegiata di S. Vittore
Built on the ashes of the old fifteenth-century church demolished in 1923, the Parish Church of San Vittore, dedicated to St. Victor Martyr is in late Romanesque style, with neo-Gothic and Renaissance influences. Completed three years later, it was destined to become one of the most beautiful churches in the district for the refinement of its furnishings and for the works kept in it.
The "Alto Verbano" trail: Germignaga - Bedero - Germignaga
This is an easy trail that leaves from Germignaga, in the center of the village, from via Francesco Baracca . You reach via Filzi and continue along the river until you reach the "Bosco delle Fate", especially recommended for families with children. The itinerary is well marked and leads to Bedero through the presbytery.
To go back to Germignaga, just follow the wide mule track to Alcio on a paved walk, with some of the best views of Germignaga, Luino and Lake Maggiore.
Linea Cadorna
It starts from Pasquè, a beautiful viewpoint on Lake Maggiore that is easily accessible from Porto Valtravaglia and Germignaga. The promenade is a short circular route which allows you to visit the two gunboats belonging to the Cadorna line in the locality of Canonica di Brezzo di Bedero. The entrance to the gunboats is wide and clearly visible.
What to do in and around Brezzo di Bedero
- visit the Living Nativity during the Christmas season: the annual production of the Living Nativity of this village benefits from a tradition of thirty years. The show begins at 9:30 pm on Christmas Eve, then continues at Mass at the rectory. Certainly a stunning event to enjoy the beauty of the territory even in winter.
- Attend a classical music concert: now famous throughout the province, the Music Season of the Canonica di Brezzo di Bedero attracts every year tourists and fans eager to attend one of the concerts scheduled. It takes place annually in the summer, from July to September, in the magnificent setting of the presbytery.
Tips about where to sleep in Brezzo di Bedero
These are just some of the accommodations in Brezzo di Bederp. You can find all the hotels, B&bs and campsites where you can spend a stay or a holiday in Brezzo di Bedero on Lake Maggiore.
